last pottery from Shilingskith Zanskar

Therewere only one men left in the village of Zanskar Shilingskith Village known as Gyaltsen Kunzang, who is still working on pottery, The tradition of pottery making in Zanskar has declined over time due to increased employment opportunities and the preference of young people for other jobs. The main ingredients for making Zanskari pots are sand, known as (Za-Sa), and clay deposits from the mountains. The tools used for making pots include a paddle, an anvil, oval stones, and a hand-turned wheel.. if anyone need this beautiful traditional pots, just contact with us.